Friday, January 6, 2017

Dagger - Troll and Basilisk

*Dagger: Simple Gaming with Kids is getting a major update and we are using this series to present the changes. The new edition of Dagger features no levels, 1d6 and 2d6 mechanics, and many optional random charts to increase the fun of gaming with kids.

Troll

Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 18

Attack: +1 with claws and bite

Damage: 1d6 claws and bite

Special: regenerate hit points and regrow limbs (see description)

Move: 6 squares

Save: 5

Number Encountered: 1 or 2 (small party) 1d6 (large party)

Trolls are thin, disgusting giant humanoids with rubbery green skin. They would be tall if they were not always hunched over. They are strong, but only attack by biting and raking with their claws. Troll regenerate 3 lost hit points a turn, beginning three turns after injury, enabling even severed limbs to reattach or regrow. The only way to permanently slay a troll is to burn its remains or immerse it in acid.

Basilisks look like giant lizards. Their gaze turns people (and creatures) into stone.

Gaze Turns to Stone: If a creature starts its turn within 6 squares of the basilisk and the two of them can see each other, the basilisk can force the creature to make a saving throw if the basilisk isn’t incapacitated. On a failed save, the creature magically begins to turn to stone and is restrained. It must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by magic. A DC 10 Healing Spell, a potion or scroll of Restoration are examples of how a petrified creature might be restored.

A creature that isn’t surprised can attack a basilisk by looking away, covering, or closing its eyes, but does so with a disadvantage to all attacks, ability checks, and saving throws.

If the basilisk sees its reflection within 6 squares of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.